Sperm whales (Physeter catodon) in the Gulf of Mexico
Southwestern Naturalist
By: L.A. Collum and T. H. Fritts
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Abstract
The distribution of the sperm whale, Physeter catodon, was documented in the Gulf of Mexico during 1979 to 1981 using regular aerial surveys and opportunistic sightings from ships. Most sightings were in the western Gulf of Mexico in deep waters near the edge of the continental shelf. A total of 47 adults and 12 young animals was sighted in groups containing from one to 14 animals.
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Collum, L., Fritts, T.H., 1985, Sperm whales (Physeter catodon) in the Gulf of Mexico: Southwestern Naturalist, v. 30, no. 1, p. 101-104.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Sperm whales (Physeter catodon) in the Gulf of Mexico |
| Series title | Southwestern Naturalist |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Year Published | 1985 |
| Language | English |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 101-104 |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Southwestern Naturalist |
| First page | 101 |
| Last page | 104 |